The Gauhati High Court is recruiting for 5 Law Clerk positions on a temporary basis. This recruitment drive, announced on 06/02/2025, offers a fixed monthly salary of Rupees 30000. The job location is the Principal Seat of the Gauhati High Court in Guwahati. Interested candidates from Assam can apply online, starting from 14/02/2025, with the last date for application submission being 28/02/2025.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Gauhati High Court |
| Post Name | Law Clerk |
| Advt No. | HC.XXXVI-29/2025/32/R.CELL |
| Nature of Job | Contractual |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Salary | Rs. 30000 /month |
| Applicant Eligible From | Assam |
| Job Location | Guwahati |
| Category | Various |
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
| 1 | Law Clerk | 5 |
Age Eligibility
The age limit for the Law Clerk position is between 18 to 40 years for unreserved candidates, 18 to 43 years for OBC/MOBC candidates, and 18 to 45 years for SC/ST(P)/S(H) candidates as of 28/02/2025.
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST(P)/ST(H) | Rs. 250/- |
| All Others | Rs. 500/- |
| PwBD | Nil |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
| Law Clerk |
Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Law or Doctorate in Law from any recognized University in India.
Preference: Candidate practicing at the Bar or having professional experience or literary works in Law. Must possess a valid Registration number of Employment Exchange for the State of Assam. |
Selection Process
| Stages | Selection Process Details |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination (Objective Type) |
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Duration: 2 hours. Total Marks: 120. OMR sheets based. Sections: English Proficiency (30 marks), General Knowledge (10 marks), General Aptitude (10 marks), Knowledge in Law (50 marks), Assamese Language (20 marks). Assamese Language is qualifying in nature; candidates need at least 40% marks. Marks in Assamese will not be counted for final merit. |
| Stages | Selection Process Details |
| Stage 2 |
Viva voce/Interview: 30 Marks. Candidates in the ratio of 1:3 (3 candidates for 1 post) will be called, based on written exam merit. Minimum Qualifying Marks: 18 marks (60%). |
How to Apply
- Visit the website Click Here.
- Click on Online Application for temporary engagement of Law Clerk.
- Click on New Registration.
- Fill in the required information and click Submit Registration.
- Note down the generated Registration Code.
- Click Update Candidate Details.
- Provide profile details and other relevant data, ensuring no field is left blank. Click Update Data.
- Click Upload Photograph & Signature.
- Upload Photograph and Signature images (JPG, PNG, or GIF; 5 KB to 30 KB).
- Click the Declaration check box.
- Click on Submit Candidature to submit the application.
- Print the Fee Payment Challan.
- Pay the fee at any State Bank of India branch after two working days of submission but before the last date.
- Keep the candidate's copy of the Challan with the Journal Number.
- Print the Acknowledgement Receipt and Application Form after the payment details are updated (usually within two working days).
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 14/02/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 28/02/2025 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 04/03/2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the Gauhati High Court Law Clerk recruitment?
The last date to apply is 28/02/2025. -
What is the selection process for the Law Clerk position?
The selection process consists of a written examination (Stage 1) and a viva voce/interview (Stage 2). -
What is the required educational qualification?
Candidates should be a Graduate/Post Graduate in Law or Doctorate in Law from any recognized University in India. -
Is there any application fee for PwBD candidates?
No, there is no application fee for Persons with Benchmark Disability.